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Must-Have Tools & Materials for Your Memorial Day Project Weekend

Memorial Day weekend isn’t just the unofficial start of summer—it’s also one of the most popular times of year to tackle home improvement and outdoor projects. Whether you're planning to take on a backyard build, knock out some overdue repairs, or finally start that DIY upgrade, having the right...

Getting your Deck Ready for Spring

As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying your deck later on in the warm summer sun. Winter is often hard on decks; especially those made of all wood. It...

How to Repair a Squeaky Door

A squeaky door may not seem like a tremendous problem, but over time the constant eeking and creaking every time the door opens or closes can be irritating. A squeaky door may even interrupt sleep, aggravate pets, or disturb an otherwise peaceful mood. Fortunately, it’s easy to learn how to repair...

Tool Maintenance Tips: Keeping Your Equipment in Top Shape

Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a passionate DIYer, your tools are essential for getting the job done right. Proper maintenance not only extends the life of your equipment but also ensures safety, efficiency, and better project outcomes. To help you keep your tools in prime condition, we’ve...

Power Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

Owning a home, means maintaining a home. In order to do so properly, there is a basic arsenal of power tools that each homeowner should have at their disposal. If space is an issue, a homeowner should choose tools that are multifaceted, making the most effective use of the workshop storage space....

General Woodworking Knowledge

Woodworking encompasses an incredibly wide spectrum. This includes anything from making knickknacks and birdhouses, to building heirloom furniture and ornate mouldings. The one thing that is a constant across all of it is a basic knowledge of the materials. Almost everybody is familiar with naming...

Winter Home Improvement Projects

It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal decorations … so, now what? The winter months are a great time to embark upon an indoor home improvement project or two! Whether you want to get...

Winterizing Your Home: Essential Tasks for Contractors and DIYers

As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare your home for the cold months ahead. For contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike, winterizing a home is about ensuring it stays warm, efficient, and protected from the elements. Whether you’re getting your own home ready or...

Harvest Your Home: Essential Fall DIY Projects

Fall is a season of transformation, making it the perfect time to tackle some DIY projects that will enhance your home’s beauty and functionality. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of autumn charm or prepare your home for the colder months ahead, these essential fall DIY projects will help you...

Use Paving Stones to Transform Your Outdoor Space

If you find yourself gazing out into your backyard thinking of something you can do to spruce things up, have you considered using paving stones? Installing them is not difficult, and depending on the size of your project, it can be completed in as quickly as one weekend. The concept of using...

Your Comprehensive Guide to Planning a Home Addition

Expanding your home with an addition is an exciting venture that can enhance your living space, increase your property value, and accommodate your growing needs. However, the process requires careful planning and execution to ensure a smooth and successful project. Whether you’re adding a new...

Prepping Your Home Exterior for Paint: A Comprehensive Guide

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into its appearance and enhance its curb appeal. However, achieving a flawless finish starts with proper preparation of the exterior surfaces. In this blog post, we'll provide homeowners with a comprehensive guide on how to prep their home...

June House Projects: Contractor's Guide to Summer Renovations

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, June marks the onset of summer—a perfect time for homeowners to embark on a variety of renovation projects. From outdoor upgrades to indoor improvements, contractors are in high demand to help homeowners bring their visions to life. In this blog...

Repainting Your Home: Tips for the DIYer

If your home’s paint is beginning to peel and crack, it may be getting difficult to avoid the age old question: Should I hire a painter or do it myself?That answer depends on a few things. First, do you know how? Painting your home is a job that is relatively easy enough for most homeowners to...

Spring Into Action: How to Kickstart May Projects

As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, May marks the perfect time for contractors to spring into action and tackle new projects. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring DIY enthusiast, having the right tools and supplies is essential for success. In this blog post, we'll...

Your Deck: Do-over or Makeover?

If your old deck is looking worn and shabby, you might be thinking it’s time to demolish it and start over with a newly designed deck. While that’s a perfectly reasonable approach, there are others ones that may better suit your need --and your budget. Depending on the condition of your existing...

Brushing Up: How to Choose the Right Tools for Your Painting Job

Embarking on a painting project is an exciting endeavor that can breathe new life into your space. However, the success of your project hinges on more than just choosing the right paint color. Selecting the correct tools is equally vital to achieving a professional and polished finish. In this blog...

Tips for Easier DIY When You Work by Yourself

For the most part, many home improvement DIY projects can be accomplished solo. For many people, there is a lot of satisfaction and peace of mind from being able to lose yourself in a project; knowing that you did it all by yourself. There are, however, times when you could just use an extra hand....

The Strength of Wood

The strength of wood is typically measured by a number of "strength properties," including: Modulus of rupture in bending - This reflects the maximum load-carrying capacity of a wood framing member in bending, and is proportional to maximum moment borne by the test specimen.Work to maximum load in...

How to Redo Caulk and Grout Like a Professional

It doesn’t happen overnight, but eventually you’ll notice that every time you clean the tub and shower, the caulk or grout just never looks as clean as it used to. That’s because over time, due to minute cracks and wear, moisture finds its way in allowing mold and mildew to take root. Often, no...

Your Guide to Building Permits

One aspect of home improvement that many DIYers don’t think about is the building permit. Not getting one, however, can make the job cost way more than anticipated. That is due to the fines and added expenses that could result. Simple repairs don’t normally call for permits but major changes,...

How to Make your Bathroom More Energy Efficient

When it comes to energy use in your home, only the kitchen rivals the bathroom. If your home has more than one bathroom, the energy use can increase even more. Large amounts of heat, water and lighting are used in the bathroom every day, by every member of the household.Obviously, it would be a...

Understanding the Differences Between OSB and CDX

When it comes to construction and woodworking, selecting the right materials is essential for the success and durability of a project. Two commonly used materials for sheathing and structural purposes are OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and CDX plywood. While they might seem similar at first glance,...

Siding Savvy: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Different Siding Types

Siding is not just about enhancing your home's curb appeal; it's also a protective barrier against the elements. From wood and vinyl to fiber cement and stucco, various siding materials require different maintenance approaches. In this blog post, we'll dive into the essential maintenance tips for...

Paintbrushes: Pro Tips for Choosing, Using, and Cleaning

Chances are, at some point in your career, you'll have to do the paint work on one of your jobs. It could be that you won't be able to find a pro who has time for your job, or maybe you'll be over budget and have no money to hire an outside painting contractor. Or maybe you've just always wondered...